Gluten Free Chicken Shawarma

Total time1 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time30 min

Chicken thighs get a bold marinade of smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon, then roast on a wire rack until the edges turn deeply browned and crisp. Slicing thinly against the grain right after a short rest keeps every piece juicy and packed with those warm, earthy spices. A cool, tangy yogurt sauce brightened with lemon and garlic-infused oil spoons over the top, balancing the char and heat beautifully. Crisp cucumber, ripe tomato, and sliced scallions round out the plate with fresh crunch in every bite. This one comes together easily with a make-ahead marinade step, and it's a great pick for a gluten free dinner rotation, especially piled onto gluten free flatbread or pita for that classic shawarma wrap experience.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the marinade

3 tbsp garlic-infused oil
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1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 ½ tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For the chicken

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

For the yogurt sauce

¾ cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp kosher salt

For serving

1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
4 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
gluten free flatbread or gluten free pita, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic-infused oil, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, cayenne, salt, and 2 tbsp lemon juice until combined.
2
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and turn to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.

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